Dishes
Braised pork knuckle rice
豬腳飯
Also called: 滷豬腳 · pig knuckle rice
Spiced, herb-braised pork knuckle over rice, glossy and peppery.
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Photo: Johnson Wang from 台北市, 台灣, CC BY-SA 2.0What it is
Ham hock simmered in a broth flavoured with many spices and Chinese herbs, served with its glossy amber sauce over steamed rice. The meat is rich with a peppery finish.
How it is made
The knuckle is simmered in a marinade of spices and Chinese herbs until tender, and the braising liquid becomes the sauce poured over the rice.
How to eat it
Have it over rice with a fried egg. A side of crisp shredded bamboo shoots cuts through the richness.
In Kaohsiung
Kaohsiung's Liang Chia has served its pork knuckle rice for more than 30 years and also offers noodles in pork-bone broth.
Where to eat it in Kaohsiung
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